NEW ZEALAND Welcome: Simon Levine, Global Co-CEO

What makes us different Share Our Vision Vital statistics Shape Your Future Our awards

Diversity, inclusion and www.dlapipergraduates.com inspiring women leaders

Giving something back

Our global presence SHARE OUR VISION SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

Our Vision is to be the Leading Global Business

Leading Being a first-choice legal adviser for our clients who range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies.

Global Helping companies with their legal needs anywhere in the world by delivering a consistently high-quality service globally.

Business Providing clients with essential business advice, on everything from large scale mergers and acquisitions and banking deals to people and employment, commercial dealings, litigation, , , IT, intellectual and plans for restructuring.

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Contents

Welcome: Simon Levine, Global Co-CEO 04

What makes us different 06

Vital statistics 08

Martin Wiseman, NZ Country Managing Partner 10

Our awards 11

Diversity, inclusion and inspiring women leaders 12

Giving something back 14

Our global presence 16

Putting you at the heart of business 17

A week in the life of a trainee: Tim Galland 18

Our practice groups 20

My international secondment: Hannah Stranford 22

Your development 24

From summer clerk to partner: Reuben Woods 26

What we look for 28

Application process and timeline 29

3 “We can give you the best possible platform to achieve your potential” Life moves fast at DLA Piper, and with good reason

As a leading global law firm, we work with a number of the world’s top companies on business-critical issues in ever changing markets. Our clients cannot afford to stand still and that means neither can we.

We pride ourselves on thinking nimbly, creatively from the other side of the world and be able to count and commercially to seize opportunities. They’re on their support and advice. It also means you’ll build qualities that have not only led us to become the most strong relationships with talented lawyers from every innovative firm in our sector; they have also driven our corner of the world. And perhaps most excitingly, it phenomenal growth over the last 12 years. means you can take on overseas assignments and gain international experience. So what does all this mean for you? Simply, that if you’re as ambitious and inquisitive as we All this is just a glimpse of what we have to offer, but I are, you’ll fit in well at DLA Piper. We work with many hope it inspires you to find out more. In my view, there’s exciting clients across the world and the deals we advise never been a more exciting time to join DLA Piper. As a on are often complex and challenging – transcending firm we are united behind a global strategy that will help not just practice areas, but borders, languages and us achieve our aim of being the trusted business adviser legal systems. of choice for our clients and will see us grow still further. So while we’re proud of our accomplishments so far, Our global network has significant benefits. On a we’re even more excited about the future. day-to-day level, it means you can ring a colleague

Simon Levine Global Co-CEO and Managing Partner SHARE OUR VISION SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

What Makes Us Different

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#2 Most Powerful Law Firm Brand in the World Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index 2019

We’re innovative We do high- You will find yourself in a close‑knit, DLA Piper has spearheaded many profile work diverse and supportive team. innovations in the legal sector. DLA Piper offers the opportunity to Partners will know your name So much so, we were named do work that matters. Here are just and take an interest in your ‘Game-Changing Law Firm of the three recent examples: we advised development. In fact, our culture Past Ten Years’ (Financial Times Vodafone on its acquisition of a is something that surprises many Innovative Lawyers Award, 2015). large cable operator (a €7.2 billion people. Lawyers who join us from Many of these innovations will deal); we supported Uber with its other firms are often struck by empower you. real estate needs in the UK, USA, how friendly, collaborative and Australia, Netherlands and Egypt; we approachable we are. For example, across some areas advised the English Premier League of our business through our Legal on all aspects of its broadcasting. We have strong Delivery Centre, we’ve taken away sector expertise a number of administrative tasks – We’re going places We value the importance of thereby increasing efficiencies for DLA Piper is a firm with ambition. providing sector expertise to our the client and freeing you to focus Since our formation in 2005, we’ve international clients. Our sector on strategic client work. more than trebled in size, making approach promotes cross-practice us one of the most successful law and cross-jurisdiction working We’re truly global and firms of recent times. We have even and ensures we are strengthening full service bigger plans for the future, which the engagement we have with Because our clients are often means even more possibilities our key clients. As a firm we are global, we have to be too. Sharing for your career. Just as we grow, particularly proud to actively our insights, we work together so will you. support 15 sectors which we are across borders and jurisdictions to continually investing in. provide a seamless service to our We’re supportive clients. As well as having a global We may be one of the biggest law team of experts at your disposal, firms in the world, but it never feels this will mean real opportunities like that. to work abroad and gain international exposure.

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Vital Statistics

DLA Piper has the size and scope to fulfil your ambition whether you’re seeking challenging work, international exposure or the chance to give something back.

90+ 40+ #1 Number of DLA Piper offices Number of countries in In the world by a volume of around the world which we operate M&A transactions

2005 US $6.5m The year we became a world- 15 Committed to Unicef as part leading business law firm, Industry sectors in which of a three-year partnership following the largest merger in we operate the history of the profession

200,000+ US $2.84 bn 8 Number of hours we devoted Global revenue in Practice groups in which our to pro bono work in 2018 $USD billionsfor 2018 lawyers specialise

100+ 10 New international 4,795+ Key sectors that we secondment opportunities Lawyers Globally serve globally created every year

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In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

Be Supportive Be Collaborative

We treat everyone fairly and with respect and courtesy. We exhibit a global mind set by celebrating our geographic diversity and working seamlessly We are inclusive, approachable and supportive of our across borders. clients and colleagues. We reach out to others, give help willingly and make We make a positive contribution to our local and ourselves available when needed. global communities. We listen attentively and value new ideas and perspectives.

Be Bold Be Exceptional

We are strategic and future orientated, always thinking We focus on delivering the highest standard of legal and planning ahead. advice and service excellence.

We challenge, and are open to being challenged. We get to the heart of issues and challenges and provide pragmatic, commercial solutions. We are resilient, we adapt quickly. We guide and help others do the same. We operate with transparency and work efficiently to deliver value.

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If you want to become an international We know the lawyer you’ve come to the right place. real exposure DLA Piper is a truly global law firm with and experience operations in over 40 countries. We help the world’s top companies with their you gain will business-critical issues. define your Our business is all about responding to our clients’ needs. So, legal career we look for those who understand from the outset that our job is to make life easier for our clients, and have the vision to look beyond and understand the real world of our clients, their business, their markets and their needs.

If you’re looking for exceptional technical challenges in a fast-paced commercial environment, you’ll find it with us. Many of the deals we work on are complex and challenging – transcending not just the practice areas, but borders, languages and legal systems.

We have a strong presence in what is still a rapid-growing market. We are nimble, agile and driven. What’s more, with an outward interest on multijurisdictional work, our regional hub here in New Zealand is perfectly poised to seize international as well as local opportunities.

DLA Piper has the scale and scope to accommodate almost any ambition.

We deliberately offer a handful of sought-after graduate law clerk contracts in New Zealand. This means you’ll experience a first class journey, with full participation in real work. You’ll be in the engine room of legal advice from the very beginning, all with our support. We know that the real exposure and experience you gain will develop and define your legal career.

We also understand the importance of a diverse and inclusive culture to attract the best talent and deliver the highest level of client service. This is something we’re making great progress on both locally and globally.

To make the most of the opportunities here, you need to have plenty of enthusiasm, energy and drive. You should embrace the two rotations and new teams to work with, and see it as a An interview with learning opportunity. Martin Wiseman

New Zealand Country “You’ll be in the engine room of legal Managing Partner who originally advice from the very beginning, with all joined DLA Piper following our support.” University

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Our Awards

If being one of the fastest-growing law firms wasn’t reward enough, we have also won widespread industry recognition – for both innovation and quality. Here are a few of our most recent awards.

#1 in Global Game-Changing M&A Deal Law Firm of the Volume Past Ten Years (FINANCIAL TIMES (MERGERMARKET 2019) INNOVATIVE LAWYERS AWARD 2015)

Employer of Most Best Firm for Choice for Female‑Friendly Pro Bono Work Gender Equality Law Firm in (ASIA WOMEN IN New Zealand BUSINESS LAW (WGEA, AUSTRALIAN AWARDS 2016) GOVERNMENT 2019) (LAWFUEL 2017)

#2 Law Firm Providing #4 Law Firm Value for the Dollar Law Firm of By Revenue to In House Counsel the Year

(THE AM LAW 100 2019) (BTI CLIENT SERVICE (JUVE AWARDS 2016) A-TEAM 2019)

NZ’s Most Female #3 Law Firm for Friendly Law #4 Law Firm Global Reach Firm for Equity for Client and Breadth of Partners Service International Work (LAWFUEL GENDER (BTI CLIENT SERVICE A-TEAM 2019) (LAW360 2018) SURVEY 2019)

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Diversity, inclusion and inspiring women leaders

“Diversity, inclusion and equality are fundamental to our business and are key components of our vision and values.”

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At DLA Piper, diversity, inclusion and equality are Chief Operating Officer, Chair of our LAW programme, and our a part of how we live our values. We are one of the management team is 80% female. world’s largest law firms, with lawyers and staff in Our Leadership Alliance for Women more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, (LAW) programme is a global Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. initiative to provide current and future leaders with opportunities to Our people reflect the diversity of our clients build valuable business connections, and the many communities and markets where develop client relationships and strengthen leadership skills for we work. future success.

With offices worldwide, our To be a true leading global business DLA Piper has also established efforts to understand, value and law firm also involves being a a range of initiatives promoting incorporate differences are woven global leader in the advancement diversity on other dimensions in into our culture. of women lawyers. Throughout our New Zealand. We have a very strong regions, we aggressively pursue diversity and inclusion culture, We are defined by our people strategies to retain, promote, and with approximately a third of our and are committed to recruiting, develop our women lawyers. employees in New Zealand currently developing and retaining the highest belonging to one of the firm’s calibre of professionals. We believe In New Zealand we have a strong diversity and inclusion committees. that fostering diversity and inclusion partnership of diverse professionals. allows us to acquire the most A large percent of our partners are Our commitment to inclusion talented people, to build the most women 43% with some featuring ensures our graduates receive full effective teams for our clients, and strongly in leadership roles in the opportunity for involvement and deliver the highest level of service. firm, including Board membership, development, including access to the best resources. Essentially, they get real legal exposure and experience that is career defining.

“We are defined by our people and are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the highest calibre of professionals.”

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Giving something back

DLA Piper is committed to being a responsible business. No matter where you’re based in our global network, you’ll have a part to play in that effort too.

Every lawyer is encouraged to perform at least 35 hours of pro bono work each year. What’s more, in some of our offices, employees are encouraged to spend two days a year participating in firm-organised community activities.

Pro bono work In 2018, our global network devoted over 200,000 hours to pro bono initiatives. This alone make us one of the world’s largest providers of pro bono legal services.

We run legal clinics in most countries where we are based. For you, it’s an opportunity to help vulnerable people in your community. Working with law centres and frontline agencies, you could find yourself providing advice on topics such as asylum and immigration, unlawful detention, or even business advice.

There’s also the opportunity to help further afield too. New Perimeter, our non-profit affiliate, enables our lawyers to provide pro bono legal assistance in under- served regions around the world.

Global Scholarships We offer Global Scholarships to undergraduate law students from ten of the least developed countries, as recognised by the United Nations. The Scholarship is open to high achieving students who would not otherwise have access to the role models, work experience, mentoring and financial assistance this programme provides.

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UNICEF fundraising DLA Piper is a global partner of UNICEF, and has been since 2013. In our five year partnership, the firm has donated US$1.4 million and more than 18,000 hours of pro bono support , involving more than 500 staff members across 35 offices globally.

One of our most notable fundraisers was the UNICEF Global Challenge. This saw 39 colleagues from offices across the network complete a trek through the Simien mountains in Ethiopia. Together, they raised over £140,000 for child justice programmes.

“Every lawyer is encouraged to perform at least 35 hours of pro bono work each year”

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Our Global Presence

Our global network is comprised of eight practice groups, each focusing on a different area of law. These are spread over six regions across the world. Within each practice group, we also have industry sector specialists.

All these teams work fluidly together. So while you might join a particular practice group and specialise in a specific industry, you’ll regularly collaborate with colleagues from other practices, sectors and regions – broadening your exposure still further.

DLA Piper presence

Cooperation firm

Argentina Austria eterlands arain Algeria igeria Australia razil elgium orway uwait Angola wanda ina anada zec epulic Poland man otswana enegal apan ile enmar Portugal atar urundi out Arica ew ealand olomia inland omania audi Araia tiopia anzania ingapore Mexico rance ussia nited Ara ana unisia out orea Peru ermany loa epulic mirates enya ganda ailand nited tates ungary pain Mauritius amia reland weden Morocco imawe taly raine Mozamiue * Cooperation firm Luxemourg nited ingdom amiia

Practice Groups Global Key Sectors • Corporate/Employment/ & Projects/ • Energy//Insurance/Life Sciences/ & Technology/Litigation & Media, Sport & Entertainment/Real Estate/Technology Regulatory/Real Estate/Restructuring/

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Putting You at the Heart of Business

A passion for law is not enough. To succeed at DLA Piper, you’ll need to have a passion for business too.

That’s because our clients are primarily commercial in Lawyers on Demand (LOD) – has created a pool of nature – ranging from large multinationals to emerging flexible lawyers that can be used internally or externally companies. So as well as becoming an expert in a to serve our clients’ needs as and when required. field of law, you can also expect to become a sector specialist too. We are a firm that challenges the status quo. We will provide stretch and development, and give you It’s not just our clients who are entrepreneurial either. exposure to high-profile clients within a global business. As a firm, we’re continually pioneering new ways If you are excited about supporting us on our journey to enhance our services. One of our most recent to being the leading global business law firm then innovations in some countries – a partnership with DLA Piper is the place for you.

“#1 in global M&A and Middle Market Deal Volume”

Mergermarket 2019

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A Week in the Life of a Trainee

Tim Galland, a solicitor in Wellington takes us through a typical week.

An interview with Tim Galland Solicitor, Wellington Victoria University of Wellington

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Walk to Work with our Knowledge Manager lawyers contribute to the effective I live only a few minutes from the to help me find the quickest, administration of justice. As such, city which is great. A five minute most effective way to navigate I am fortunate enough to attend walk and I’m at work. online information. My findings a community law session in Lower will contribute to our advice and Hutt to provide free legal advice to Emails and to Do List I prepare to discuss the results with those who need help. Once I’m in the office, I check my my supervisor. emails and have a look at my to do list, planning the day ahead. I have received a draft report from one of our experts involved in a current court proceeding so I spend time reviewing it to discuss with a Senior Associate in my team. Forward Planning Keeping organised is a crucial part of what we are expected to do as lawyers, so I always prepare a to- do list for the next day and check Lunch if I can assist other members of I grab lunch with other solicitors our team. in the Wellington Office. If the weather is nice we go to Queens Afternoon Run Team Meeting Wharf to eat, otherwise the staff Working so close to the heart of We have a corporate team meeting room provides a great chance to Wellington it is easy to get an after on a weekly basis to discuss the catch up with solicitors from other work or lunch time run in. My usual work we are doing and how we will practice groups route takes me past Frank Kitts Park, collaborate and share. It also gives Te Papa, Waitangi Park along to us the opportunity to catch up with Oriental Parade. Its great to be able the corporate team in via to get out and clear my head after a Skype, ensuring cooperation across long day in the office. the whole country

Meeting with Partner I meet with my partner to discuss the results of my research to decide our next steps. I am provided with helpful feedback as well as encouragement for the work I have put in.

Court Hearing I head to the High Court to appear for a liquidation hearing, take detailed notes and report directly Socialising to the client. I’m feeling fortunate I have made good friends with many because we don’t often get to go of the solicitors of my year, and we to court. often spend time together out of Research work hours. Pro Bono Work I have been asked to look into DLA Piper provides an amazing recent developments surrounding opportunity to give back to the a particular legal issue concerning community and to ensure that we as the Fair Trading Act and misrepresentation. Today I meet

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DLA Piper competes at the highest level but is far from a traditional law firm. DLA Piper, like the markets we operate in, is constantly evolving. Our lawyers are a breed apart – never satisfied with the status quo and possessing the will and confidence to drive change. We are looking for those of you who can harness these attributes whilst understanding that to succeed we must be disciplined, culturally understanding and above all committed to working together. DLA Piper is a firm that challenges.

Charles Severs Managing Director, Practice Groups

Corporate Our M&A practice has been private companies that actively help From mergers and acquisitions consistently executing more deals shape the market. We specialise in (M&A) and venture capital to globally than our competitors. the following areas: debt finance; private and public equity and debt Thanks to this high volume of energy & infrastructure finance; offerings, our global Corporate transactions, we are able to deliver financial markets; financial services team assists clients through all high quality commercial advice regulatory and projects – where we stages of their transactions to to our clients who benefit from work on joint ventures and other ensure successful deal outcomes. the efficiencies derived from our collaborations. With 950 corporate lawyers across experience. the world, we are able to help Our aim is to assist clients with businesses transact across borders Finance & Projects finding commercially sound by combining a market-leading Finance and Project lawyers solutions within the political, legal international practice with specialist provide market-leading insight and commercial environment of local expertise. into all aspects of finance, the host country in which they representing leading investment are operating. and commercial banks, public and

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Tax uncertainties involved in disputes We develop asset management The group helps tax departments through innovative and commercial and protection strategies designed of multinational companies to dispute resolution strategies, and to help clients manage risk, address the complex challenges effective case management. We continue growth and protect of international commerce and have the proven ability to deploy market share around the globe. We business operations. We advise large, cross-border teams on major understand the commercial issues on a wide range of tax issues: international disputes. and pressures that arise from IP inward and outward investment, disputes or related negotiations, private equity deals, structuring The globalisation of business is and we provide innovative and for corporate and real estate resulting in more cross-border strategic solutions to handle them. acquisitions and disposals, transfer disputes and extraterritorial pricing planning and documentation application of legislation. We have Employment as well as executive and employee the local strength and knowledge to Our Employment group provides compensation packages. advise on specific legal, cultural and solutions-based advice and procedural issues. supports clients in the day-to-day Our tax lawyers draw upon the management of their people-related experience of colleagues in Real Estate legal issues and risk. numerous areas of law, which DLA Piper’s Real Estate group is the further strengthens the capabilities world’s largest real estate practice, The group advises on all areas of our tax practitioners, resulting in and is consistently top-ranked by of employment, including trade fully integrated advice to our clients. publications and directories globally. union and employee relations, discrimination and diversity Restructuring Real estate is the built environment management, global mobility Our Restructuring lawyers develop – everything from offices and and data privacy. Employment also innovative restructuring solutions residential units to centres, advises on legal, tax and regulatory that deliver commercial results. logistics hubs and healthcare aspects of remuneration, employee We advise on all matters relating facilities. Almost every single DLA share incentives and other benefits, to public and private companies in Piper client has real estate needs, and assists clients generally in underperforming and distressed be it as a core investment or as an designing and delivering their situations. Our experience also underlying asset. We aim to meet reward strategies. extends to contentious issues the needs of all of these clients arising from restructurings and ensure that their holdings and insolvencies. and investments add value to their businesses. We have significant experience of advising clients on investigation, Intellectual Property & enforcement, litigation and asset Technology recovery on a multi-jurisdictional The Intellectual Property & basis. Our client base encompasses Technology group focus on debtors, lenders, government various areas such as brands, entities, trustees, shareholders, trademarks & marketing, media, directors, and distressed debt and sport, IT, gambling, life sciences asset buyers and investors. among many more. The practice provides both litigation-related Litigation & Regulatory and strategic commercial advice to DLA Piper’s Litigation & Regulatory a wide range of industry sectors, group comprises dispute resolution helping clients from technology and lawyers and regulatory specialists pharmaceutical companies to banks in more than 30 countries. Our and financial institutions. group helps clients reduce the

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My International Secondment: An Invaluable Opportunity

Hannah Stanford, from the Wellington office, talks about her international secondment to Moscow.

What is Flash? How was the Moscow office in Flash is a global secondment opportunity comparison to New Zealand? hosted every year in four locations around the Prior to my secondment, I knew very few people world. Each host office hosts seven international who had been to Russia. The people I did know guests for two weeks and provides a full had been there before I was born and it’s fair schedule of cultural and social events to help to say it’s definitely changed a lot since then! secondees broaden their international network Moscow is a modern, vibrant city – the people and gain an understanding of the host office are warm and welcoming and the city is full of culture and expertise. Last year I was seconded gorgeous parks and architecture, and fantastic to DLA Piper’s Moscow office along with restaurants and hidden bars. It certainly wasn’t colleagues from DLA Piper offices in Warsaw, the culture shock I was expecting! Paris, Brussels, Stockholm, Rome and Frankfurt. There were a few adjustments at first though – What did you get out of the typical work day starts and finishes later the secondment? than in New Zealand and while most of the work A network of friends and colleagues I wouldn’t is written in English, everyone speaks Russian hesitate to pick up the phone and call. Sharing day-to-day. Overall, it was much more similar expertise and providing a seamless service to home than I was expecting – the tight-knit, across offices is of real value to our clients. family atmosphere I felt at the all staff BBQ on Personal relationships make reaching out our second day in Moscow is what I enjoy most to our international colleagues that much about working in our Wellington office. easier, and it’s great that DLA fosters these relationships so early on in our careers. Our two What was the highlight? weeks in Moscow were jam packed with Everyone in the Moscow office went above activities, and we were always joined by people and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time from the Moscow office – in different teams, and and were exposed to the very best of Russian at different levels. This made connecting really culture. Watching Swan Lake at the Bolshoi was easy. It was also great to spend time with the a highlight, as was the full firm BBQ, the river other secondees and learn about their offices cruise, and the tours of Red Square and the and the work they do. I saw first-hand the scale Grand Kremlin. We also had daily Russian of some of the projects DLA Piper is involved language lessons, ate tonnes of great food, in internationally, and got an appreciation for and our colleagues took us on lunchtime tours some of the expertise we have at our fingertips. of Moscow’s famous metro stations.

It’s great that DLA Piper’s global reach is tangible, even for junior lawyers. If it’s not a secondment you’re after, there are a whole host of regular international conferences and international pro bono activities that we are actively encouraged to apply for. My secondment to Moscow was an amazing experience, and something I never thought I’d get to do this early on in my career.

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An interview with Hannah Stanford Solicitor, Wellington, Victoria University of Wellington

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Your Development

Your growth is Upon your successful completion our growth of the rotations, you will join a Our goal is simple: we want to permanent team, and complete create the future leaders of the firm. your legal professional studies. That means giving you the skills you need to become a successful Work in the community lawyer, but also the experiences to We’ll encourage you to do both pro discover where your true interests bono and community work; not lie. As you progress, you won’t just simply because it’s the right thing to develop your legal knowledge. do, but because it will develop your You’ll also develop the commercial, skills in leadership, teamwork and international outlook that’s the communication. hallmark of a DLA Piper lawyer. This will be delivered in a bespoke way to Supporting you maximise your learning. Throughout your law clerkship, you will be supported by a supervising What to expect senior lawyer or partner who will Your law clerkship starts with our provide you with regular guidance Best People orientation program, and feedback. You will also have a designed to ease you in and get buddy who will help you make the you acquainted with our culture. It most of the opportunities the firm will equip you with the necessary has to offer. knowledge and tools to start your career on a firm foundation. Learning that never stops You will then undertake two six Once qualified, you’ll continue to week rotations in different practice learn through real-life commercial groups, where you’ll work alongside practice. You’ll also have access people at all levels of the business, to knowledge centres, technical including partners. Learning courses and business skills training. through practice and observation Likewise, our International Career you’ll get a real feel for commercial Academies will help you continually law in practice. enhance your professional skills while developing your internal networks across the firm.

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An interview with Reuben Woods Partner, Auckland Corporate Team University of Auckland

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From Summer Clerk to Partner

Reuben started his career in law with DLA Piper as running of the firm as a business. It’s also about ensuring the lawyers a summer clerk, rotating between the Corporate, we are nurturing and growing Banking & Finance and Litigation practice groups. are going to be the partners and leaders of tomorrow. Now after extensive experience, including working for a global law firm in London, Reuben Why is it still DLA Piper for you? is a partner in the Corporate team, based in the DLA Piper is unlike any other Auckland office in New Zealand. domestic law firm. We are the only global business law firm operating What interested you in is obviously important, but another in New Zealand. At a time when the DLA Piper? brain and set of eyes is also really biggest corporates are conducting The people, the quality of work valuable, and it empowers young their business in multiple and clients, and the fact the firm lawyers to have their input valued. jurisdictions, that is a key point of wasn’t just based in New Zealand. difference for us in New Zealand. DLA Piper’s not your typical law What are the most firm – it’s not stuffy, and the culture rewarding parts of At DLA Piper you get to work for has a ‘challenger’ style – we’re your role? the biggest and best global clients, nimble, ambitious and not afraid to My work is exciting, complex and and to work on multi-jurisdictional innovate and do things differently. challenging. The bulk of my work is matters with experts from around M&A transactions involving buying the world. Globally we have huge What stood out to you and selling companies, and shares, teams and resources, so a new grad as a summer clerk? often across multiple countries. gets the benefit of the best training, I really noticed the flatness of the and access to training materials structure. I had the opportunity to How has your and precedents far in excess of work directly for a senior partner. role changed over anything any other domestic firm His approach was that ‘two brains the years? might ever be able to produce. are better than one’ so I felt he In the beginning as a summer valued my ideas and on occasion clerk and junior lawyer it was all It’s a pretty exciting proposition! would change the direction about learning the basics of being of our advice with my input, a lawyer. notwithstanding my inexperience at that time. That’s something I try Now it’s the business aspect that to emulate with my junior lawyers interests me – the opportunity to – legal experience and knowledge understand and have input into the

There is no other law firm in New Zealand like DLA Piper. We have a huge competitive edge and point of difference.

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What we look for

Our people come from a diverse range of ANALYSIS: Gets to the heart of complex backgrounds. We don’t have a set profile for our issues and problems through clear law clerks – that’s what sets us apart. Not only analytical thinking. does this allow us to serve our diverse clients CREATIVITY: better; it opens up a range of different and Applies creativity to develop new and innovative solutions. unique perspectives.

ORGANISATION: You will need a strong academic LEADERSHIP: Is able to provide clear and effective record in your chosen degree, and a Takes control and initiates action delivery of projects. real passion for developing a career by giving direction and taking as a lawyer. But it goes further than responsibility. ADAPTABILITY: that. Among other things, we’ll be Responds to change positively and looking for candidates who are TEAMWORK: copes with setbacks. naturally inquisitive, have plenty Works effectively with individuals of drive, and can show a genuine and teams, and provides COMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: commitment to their chosen a consistent role model for Pays attention to commercial factors career path. organisational values. and opportunities.

Your personal qualities will be INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: important too. If you can provide Builds positive relationships by tangible examples of your abilities communicating, networking and in these areas, you’ll have a greater influencing effectively. chance of success.

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Law clerk application process and timeline

Your path to a career with us

We deliberately offer a handful of sought-after law clerk openings in New Zealand. This means you’ll experience a first class journey, with full participation in real work. Partners and senior lawyers will support you with genuine help and encouragement. Our law clerks start in November. You will be busy and experience a variety of work. You will be truly contributing, so you will spend your summer rotating between two teams before going into a permanent team.

As you might appreciate, people generally enjoy their jobs more and Application Timeline perform better when they have a good fit with the organisation they APPLICATIONS OPEN work for and with the job they do. Thursday 12 March 2020 Through our application process we’ll assess how well you’ll fit with APPLICATIONS CLOSE DLA Piper – and how DLA Piper will Monday 30 March 2020 fit with you.

Law Clerk placements are offered OFFERS MADE to select penultimate and final year Thursday 14 May 2020 students in May every year. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS AT: www.dlapiper.com/nzgrads

INTERVIEWS COMMENCE Friday 1 May 2020

SUMMER CLERKSHIP DATES November 2020 – February 2021

For further information please visit our website www.dlapipergraduates.com New Zealand

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